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Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Made with only 5 ingredients, these Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts are not only vegetarian but also vegan! The extra crispy bites come together with just a few simple steps. Just boil, smash, and bake until crispy! You can customize the seasoning with a little heat or fresh lemon zest.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs small brussels sprouts cleaned and trimmed*, 900 g
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil 30 mL
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast 15 g
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Boil: Bring a large pot of water (½ full) to a boil. Add 2 lbs small Brussels sprouts and cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.When finished, run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well then pat as dry as possible.Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
  2. Stir: Stir cooked sprouts together with 2 Tbsp olive oil, ¼ cup nutritional yeast, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp ground black pepper.
  3. Smash: Transfer sprouts to a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread them out. Use a cup to gently but firmly smash each Brussels sprout to flatten.
  4. Bake: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. If not crispy and browned at 30 minutes, switch your oven setting to "broil" and cook for 1 or 2 minutes, watching very closely the whole time, until they're golden brown.

Notes

  • *With this recipe, leave most of the stem intact so that the leaves hold together when smashed. Trim just the very bottom off of each Brussels sprout stem.
  • The pictured sauce is pesto mayo (1 part pesto and 1 part mayo).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 9.6g (3%) Protein 4.5g (9%) Fat 7.7g (12%) Saturated Fat 1.1g (6%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 606mg (25%) Potassium 371mg (11%) Fiber 3.8g (15%) Sugar 2g (4%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 9.6g 3%
Protein 4.5g 9%
Fat 7.7g 12%
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 606mg 25%
Potassium 371mg 8%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Sugar 2g 4%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.